You need advice

Your head and heart are swirling in a mix of powerful emotions and thoughts. Looking out at the **** Camilla you feel immense pity and a desire to help. At Dorothye, you respect her commitment to her friend, mixed with perhaps a little lust for the bottom-heavy brunette beauty. "I'm sorry, this is all so sudden" you say, looking down. "I need some time to think." It is an extremely weighty decision after all. If not for the pity and friendship you feel towards her, you would never consider such a strange arrangement. Fortunately, you have someone you can rely on for help. Camilla wipes away her tears and Dorothye helps her mistress collect herself, but you can tell both girls are still very anxious. You politely bid your adieus to the ladies and return to the party. As you reenter you make a sign to Dietrich that you need to talk, and he nods his understanding. You are fortunate to have him as a mentor, for there are few men of such quality and loyalty to be had. The dinner is set to continue for some hours still, and you try to keep up conversation while a weight sits on your mind.

As soon as you get the chance, you slip away. Dietrich does the same a few minutes later to seem more inconspicuous, and the two of you meet in your guest room. He sits patiently as you explain the situation, asking few questions and mostly looking deep in thought the whole time. As you finish, he lets out a deep sigh. "Well, I will admit my liege, this is a first for me. With such an omen, I'm sure your reign will be one of many surprises." "Dietrich, please" you beg, not amused by his grim humor. He gets up from his seated position and stretches. "So, I take it you don't plan on refusing her? At least, not without further reason?" You nod impatiently, and he brings a hand to his chin in thought. "Yes, very tricky. Discovery of such a fakery could be a great scandal, especially from Renard. Imagine how he would react if he found out his "grandchild" was actually a bastard not even of his line! Yet, you take a great liking to Camilla, yes? You feel for her?" You nod again, more resolute this time. While you do pity her, you are sensible enough to know that pity alone could not tie you to Camilla permanently. You have found that is a good girl with a wonderful soul, and the connection you had tonight was genuine. Successful marriages have begun with less.

Dietrich shakes his head. "I suppose it can't be helped then. If this is really what you intend to do, my recommendation is to get it over with as soon as possible, so you can deal with other matters. People respect quick, decisive action. Make your proposal, and get started on making a future for your dynasty and the kingdom out of this mess." You thank Dietrich for his advice and walk out, feeling much more confident.